Andrei Felix

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Andrei Felix
Born
Alexander Felix II

(1981-05-22) May 22, 1981 (age 43)
Other namesDrei Felix
Education Ateneo de Manila University
Occupations
  • Newscaster
  • actor
Years active1998–present
Agent Star Magic

Alexander Felix II (born May 22, 1981), professionally known as Andrei Felix or Drei Felix, is a Filipino actor, broadcaster, and television host.

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Career

Felix launched his acting career in 1998. He was also a video jock (VJ) on Myx. In 2010, he became a television host when he was named as co-host of Umagang Kay Ganda . He left the network in 2013 and joined CNN Philippines in 2016 to continue his broadcasting career. After CNN Philippines was shut down in 2024, he was absorbed by News5. [1] He was named as an anchor of Frontline Pilipinas Weekend and Gud Morning Kapatid , both airing on TV5.

Awards

On November 20, 2023, Felix received a Loyalty Award from Star Magic at Manila Marriott Hotel. [2]

Personal life

Felix formerly dated Jennylyn Mercado, during her pregnancy in 2008, [3] and his then Umagang Kay Ganda co-host Venus Raj. [4] [5] [6]

He is currently engaged to sports reporter Pauline Verzosa since 2022. [6]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesSource
1998 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Typewriter"
1998 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Kinky Hair"
1999 Marinella RJ
1999–2001 Saan Ka Man Naroroon Mong
2001–2003 Lunchbreak
2005–2006 Etheria Enuo
2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Love Is Only in the Movies DomCredited as "Drei Felix"
2010–2013 Umagang Kay Ganda Himself – host [4] [5]
2016–2023 New Day
2016–2024 Sports Desk
2022–2024 NCAA Season 97 volleyball tournaments Sports commentator
2024–present Frontline Pilipinas Weekend Anchor
2024–present Gud Morning Kapatid

Film

YearTitleRolesNotesSource
1998Mystrio (Uno... dos... tres pilyos!)Romeo
1998 Puso ng Pasko Red paint owner
2007 Tiyanaks Rex [7]

Awards and nominations

YearWorkAwardCategoryResultSource
2011 Umagang Kay Ganda PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Morning Show HostWon [8]
2012 Best Morning Show HostWon
2013 Best Morning Show HostNominated [9]

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